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Minecraft’s future is a gazillion metaverses

Game Daily

Minecraft has been making massive inroads into education during the Microsoft era, and next year sees the arrival of the Planet Earth 3 DLC, in association with the BBC. Last year, she gave a speech on how games like Minecraft can intersect with the concept of the metaverse in order to make the world a better place.

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5 Reasons to Sign Your Kids Up for Online Python Classes

Real Programming

They’ll even learn concepts like the Pythagorean theorem. Because RP4K embeds gamification concepts into the lessons, the class will be its own type of game. Python poses the right balance in that it’ll stimulate children without being overwhelming. RP4K takes its role as coding and even math educators seriously.

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Mastering Metaverse: John Krajewski’s Eco Adventure

Game Dev Unchained

The conversation shifted from the nuances of game development to the larger, looming concept of the “metaverse.” One crucial area where games are making waves is in the field of education. “Games can form a better motivational framework that we shouldn’t ignore with education,” he said.

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Using Coding to Keep Your Kid's Mind Sharp During Summer Break

Real Programming

All the hurdles and difficulties related to COVID-19 have only made this balance harder to strike. Let’s check out the ways RP4K balances fun and education. Embedding gamification concepts into the pedagogy gets children hooked on learning coding and STEM skills. Young Teachers in Small Groups.

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How to Keep Kids Motivated for Coding as School Resumes

Real Programming

It isn’t easy balancing a busy schedule , and you don’t want to get your child’s hopes up for a fun online coding class only to have them dashed because they’re the lone student. RP4K begins at the start, diving into real math and coding concepts to build a custom video game that even young kids can manage.

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How Dream11 uses an in-house scaling platform to scale resources on AWS for efficiency and reliability

AWS Games

AWS provides tools such as AWS EC2 Auto Scaling and Elastic Load Balancing to automate horizontal scaling and distribute traffic across multiple resources. Additionally, proactive capacity redistribution introduces further delay in restoring balanced backend systems.

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How to Design the Mechanics of Your Board Game

Brand Game Development

The core engine is the bare minimum set of mechanics and concepts you need to have a functioning (but not necessarily fun) game. Brandon: Not only do you make games, but you’re also formally educated in them. I’ve spoken before about designing and testing the “Core Engine” of a game.

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